Circuit Court Technology Program

The purpose of the Circuit Court Technology Program is to seek out opportunities that lend themselves to the effective use of technology in the court.

A proposed project qualifies for consideration only if the derived benefits are judged to provide an acceptable positive return in excess of the investment in resources needed to implement and support the project. Applying this criteria to project selection on a consistent basis results in continual improvement in the efficiency of the Court.

In recognition of the importance of technology in promoting an increasingly efficient Court System, on October 29, 1998 the Florida Courts Technology Commission approved the following language for specifying the role of each Circuit Technology Officer:

The role of the Trial Court Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is to provide technology vision and leadership for developing and implementing court technology initiatives within the circuit. Working independently, this position reports directly to the Circuit Chief Judge and Circuit Court Administrator and is accountable for directing all court information, data integrity, systems standards, and Information Service functions throughout the circuit, in accordance with the policies, standards, and guidelines set forth by the Florida Courts Technology Commission (FCTC) and coordinated by the Information Systems Services Division (ISS) of the Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA). The CTO is a key management position responsible for circuit IT policy and aligning circuit IT strategy with the strategic plan of the Judicial Branch through contact with the ISS."

October 29, 1998 Florida Courts Technology Commission

In concert with the role outline above for the CTO, the Trial Court Technology Office is responsible for:

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